How We Help You Avoid Paying Guardianship Attorney Fees Out of Pocket in Florida Surplus Fund Cases
In many surplus fund recovery situations, the rightful owner of the funds is incapacitated, elderly, or unable to legally file a claim on their own. In Florida, this often means that a family member or caretaker must petition the court to become a legal guardian — a process that can cost thousands of dollars.
But here’s the good news:
At Visionary Surplus Recovery, we work with contingency guardianship lawyers in Hillsborough County, Pinellas County, and across Florida to help families get court approval without paying upfront fees.
When Do You Need Guardianship to Claim Surplus Funds?
If the original property owner:
Is mentally incapacitated or suffering from dementia
Resides in a nursing facility and cannot legally sign
Is under state care or hospitalized long-term
Is a minor with no legal parent available
…the court must appoint a Guardian of the Property before surplus funds can be released by the Clerk.
In counties like Hillsborough (Tampa) or Pinellas (St. Petersburg / Clearwater), this requires a formal petition, physician reports, and a court hearing — all of which are normally handled by a licensed Florida guardianship attorney.
The Problem: Guardianship Can Cost $2,500–$5,000+
In a traditional case, a family would need to:
Hire a probate or guardianship attorney
Pay thousands in retainers and court fees
Wait weeks or months just to get approval
For most families, this is simply out of reach.
Our Solution: Contingency Guardianship Attorneys
Through our program, we work with Florida attorneys who accept guardianship cases on contingency — meaning:
No upfront payment required
No retainer fees
Legal costs are paid from the surplus funds at closing
Total fees stay within Florida’s 12% maximum recovery cap
This means:
✔️ You get the legal authority needed
✔️ The attorney gets paid only if we recover your funds
✔️ You avoid court confusion, paperwork errors, and delays
Local Example: Hillsborough County
We recently helped a family in Brandon, FL whose elderly father had $42,000 in surplus funds after a foreclosure.
The problem? He was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and living in assisted care. The court required a guardian before any funds could be released.
Here’s what we did:
Partnered with a Tampa-based guardianship lawyer on contingency
Filed for emergency guardianship in Hillsborough County
Secured the order in less than 6 weeks
Recovered the full funds without the family spending a dime out of pocket
Also Serving: Pinellas County
We provide full support to families across Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Largo, Dunedin, and surrounding areas.
Our partnered contingency guardianship attorneys in Pinellas County are experienced in surplus fund-related petitions and work with us to:
Expedite hearings when funds are at risk
File emergency guardianship if needed
Comply with all local court rules for surplus recovery
Who We Help
We help family members and caretakers recover surplus funds when:
The rightful owner is incapacitated or in care
No valid Power of Attorney exists
There are no probate documents in place
The family is overwhelmed and unsure where to start
⚠️ Why This Matters
If you don’t secure guardianship when it’s required:
The Clerk of Court will deny your claim
Surplus funds may go unclaimed
Third-party companies may file improper claims
Your family could lose out — or face legal complications later
Need help recovering surplus funds for a loved one in Hillsborough or Pinellas County?
Don’t let legal fees stop you. We’ll help you get guardianship started with no upfront costs — and walk you through every step of the surplus claim process.
👉 Request a Free Guardianship Case Evaluation
We work with licensed contingency guardianship attorneys throughout Florida. All claims are compliant with Florida Statute 45.032. Visionary Surplus Recovery never charges clients unless funds are successfully recovered.
